The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics were significant for the events industry because:
It demonstrated that major events could be economically viable
It heralded an era of events that were more show than substance
It demonstrated how popular sporting events could be corrupted by the Television Ind...
The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics were significant for the events industry because:
It demonstrated that major events could be economically viable
It heralded an era of events that were more show than substance
It demonstrated how popular sporting events could be corrupted by the Television Industry
It paved the way for the Americanization of cultural life - correct answer It demonstrated that major
events could be economically viable
The boom in special events in the 1980s was:
Supported by the Public Sector, through the newly established State Event Corporations
Regulated by the Public Sector, through the newly established Event Regulations Act
Discouraged by the Public Sector, through the Department of Cultural Preservation
All of the above - correct answer Supported by the Public Sector, through the newly established State
Event Corporations
In the 1990s, the corporate world became drawn to events
Through State and Federal policies of grants and tax incentives
As they saw that major events would not be possible without corporate backing
As they realised that superior events could be produced in-house.
As they recognized of the marketing and image-making power of events - correct answer As they
recognized of the marketing and image-making power of events
Which of the following could be classified as a 'Hallmark Event'?
The FIFA World Cup
The Sydney Olympics
Munich Oktoberfest
The Melbourne Grand Prix - correct answer Munich Oktoberfest
,How has the event industry responded to the spectre of global warming?
By developing and participating in Emission Trading Schemes
By focusing on events that require less travel time
By focusing on creating high-profile feel-good events
By adopting initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of events - correct answer By adopting
initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of events
The Global Financial Crisis:
Directed events away from the United States
Prompted event managers to become solely profit-focused
Forced event managers to find ways to deliver more with less
Prompted the rise of off-shore, tax-free event venues - correct answer Forced event managers to find
ways to deliver more with less
The growth of events that has been witnessed in Australia since World War II:
Is not evident in the rest of the world
Is a global phenomenon, though Australia is a world leader
Is a global phenomenon, though Australia lags many major countries
Has been relatively slow, on a global scale - correct answer Is a global phenomenon, though Australia
is a world leader
From an event organizer's perspective, a Special Event is an event that:
Attracts the most publicity
Occurs outside of the normal program or activities of the organizing body
Requires the most resources to run
Is the most popular with stake-holders - correct answer Occurs outside of the normal program or
activities of the organizing body
From a customer or guest's point of view, a Special Event is an event that:
Costs more money than normal day-to-day activities
, Is the most popular event in the calendar
Provides an experience beyond the everyday
All of the above - correct answer Provides an experience beyond the everyday
When classifying events by form or content, which of the following is not a category?
Festivals
Sports Events
Charity Fundraisers
Business events - correct answer Charity Fundraisers
Which level of government normally has the prime carriage of events with national significance, such as
the Bicentenary?
Councils
State Government
Federal Government
All of the above - correct answer Federal Government
Government involvement in events is characterized by:
Co-operation between Local and State Governments
Co-operation betwe State and Federal Governments
Competition between State Governments for major events
All of the above - correct answer All of the above
Which of the following is not a role governments play in events?
Venue owner / manager
Booking agent
Consent authority and regulatory body
Funding body - correct answer Booking agent
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